From @thelocalfrance
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Why you might get a letter about French benefits
France is introducing stricter residency requirements for certain benefits, including those that foreigners in France can qualify for, and has begun sending letters out to recipients.
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Top French university loses funding over pro-Palestinian protests
The Paris region authority sparked controversy on Tuesday by temporarily suspending funding for Sciences Po, one of the country's most prestigious universities, after students took part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
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Four killed in two Paris apartment fires
At least four people were killed in apartment building fires that broke out overnight in two separate Paris neighbourhoods, police sources and prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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French Expression of the Day: Faire partie des murs
This French expression does not have to do with the insulation in your walls.
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French airline staff file strike notice for May holiday weekend
The French staff of a budget airline have filed a strike notice for the Ascension holiday weekend in May, predicted to be a busy weekend for travel in France.
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How France plans to protect kids from too much screen time
From TV bans for toddlers to blocking access to Instagram for under 18s, a commission of French experts has presented their report on the risks to children of spending too much time of screens, with recommendations for new laws on the topic.
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French economy beats growth forecast in first quarter
The French economy grew more than expected in the first quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, delivering good news to a government facing scrutiny over the country's huge debt pile.
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French actor Gérard Depardieu to be tried for sexual assault in October
French screen legend Gerard Depardieu will go on trial for sexual assault in October, the Paris prosecutor said on Monday after police questioned the actor over claims made by two women, the latest in a litany of such charges.
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French police summon Gérard Depardieu over suspected sexual assault
French police summoned cinema legend Gérard Depardieu on Monday over suspected incidents of sexual assault with a view towards placing him in custody for questioning, a police source said.
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What to expect on May 1st in France
Demonstrations, flowers, closures, traffic and rain - here's what to expect if you're in France on May 1st 2024.
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6 pension questions British people should ask before retiring to France
If you're British and thinking of retiring to France there are some important questions to think about before you make the move, and before you make any decisions about your UK pension.
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On the Agenda: What's happening in France this week
From the end of the spring school holidays to May Day demonstrations and traditions plus a deadline for voting, here's what is happening in France this week.